How do you conduct an assumption of command/responsibility ceremony for a unit with no outgoing commander and 1SG?

What about a unit activation ceremony?

So, I'm a little unclear on the exact situation. Are you taking command AS the unit is being stood up? If so, then what others have already said about Unit Activation ceremonies.

Or has the unit already been stood up? In the later case, there are really two options, one of which will seem to make the most sense to you/your uptrace. Do a modified assumption of command. BN commander passes the guidon to you. You give a (very brief) speech. Similar for the COR. Or, and I may get some hate mail for this, you could just post your assumption of command memo and start commanding...

In my career, I did, and have seen, all three methods. All are sometimes appropriate IMO. I personally value the impact of ceremonies like this less than the average servicemember, with some notable exceptions. We did my incoming and outgoing BN COCs by the book, and I am really glad about that. Even if it took me more than twice as long as I rehearsed to get through my outgoing speech.

sounds like you shoukd be looking for the Unit Activation reg.

I would treat it like a normal CoC but only talk about the incoming leader. Speak briefly about the unit mission, hand the colors over to the leader after maybe uncasing them, and follow up with the normal ceremony. I believe activation guidelines will help but don't stress about. Try to make the moment simple.

As a 1SG and incoming to a previous 'weak' 1SG. Having a great Command Team is the most important part of a Commanders success. A 1SG will have several shots at leading
soldiers commanders usually only get one shot at it.

With that said, most come in with piss and vinegar ready to change the world. It could have been the CO and 1SG didn't see eye to eye and he sat silently waiting on the next Commander " not saying that's right. Once you're in and settled with your 30-90 day assessment put it down on paper (in counseling) what you expect of your 1SG and goals you want to achieve as a Team.

Good Luck.

Pick up the keys under the doormat and go to work.

I have seen one before. Do everything like normal but the BN Commander takes the guidon from the 1SG and gives it to you. Just adjust the script.

Activation Ceremony, you are not Changing Command or Assuming Command so no Change of Command or Assumption of Command. Also last I knew they did away with Assumptions of any enlisted below CSM.

It’s an activation ceremony and you in case the colors

Perhaps that is what TRUMP is going to do on August 13, 2021. Only a dozen days until his Presidency is restored. With millions on Gunnies out there I better be ready

We have troops in Jordan? Why?